Pierce Leslie Bungalow

About Pierce Leslie Bungalow

Pierce Leslie Bungalow is loacted near Fort kochi, 13 km from Ernakulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala.Pierce Leslie Bungalow, built in 1862, is a representative of colonial buildings in Fort Kochi, 13 km away from Ernakulam. It was the former office of the famous coffee merchants, Pierce Leslie and Company. The architecture of the bungalow reveals the influence of local, Portuguese and Dutch style.Characteristic features of this bungalow are wood panels that form the roof of ground floor, arched doorways, carved doors and sprawling rooms. Water front verandas are an added attraction to the magnifient house Characteristic features are wood panels that form the roof of the ground floor, arched doorways, carved doors and sprawling rooms. Waterfront verandahs are an added attraction.An excursion to Pierce Leslie Bungalow and other significant monuments of Kerala, will instill in every visitor a sense of admiration for the rich historical and cultural past of the state. The additional attraction of this building is the cascade balcony. Wood as we all know had a primary role in those days while buildings were constructed and it was used widely.

Interesting things to Visit

Ernakulam Backwaters:

Ernakulam at kochi is More popular as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is a cluster of islands on the vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake.Some of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam. The lake opens out into the Arabian Sea here to form one of the finest and the Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and Gritish have all left their mark here.natural harbours in the world.

Cherai Beach:

Cherai Beach offers a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms.

Children’s Park :

A high-tech children’s Park with Non-Conventional Energy Museum and Musical Fountain. The Children enjoy a lot with the facilities available here.

Marine Drive:

Marine Drive is considered to be one of the most beautiful part of Kochy city. The marine walk is the main hangout for the local populace as the view of the backwaters and the harbour from here is excellent.

Fort kochi beach:

The main attraction of fort kochi beach is the historic fort that is the best example of indo- european architecture. It is an obscure fishing village that became the first European township in India. The raw and unused stretch of beach is a loner’s delight, where one could swim, play cricket or volley ball and even manage to practice yoga.

Fort Cochin:

The first European fort to be built in India, Fort Cochin was erected in 1530 by the Portuguese settlers with the permission the erstwhile local rulers. It houses one of the oldest European townships in India and has been a significant settlement ever since the discovery of Cochin Harbor.

Bolgatty Palace:

A major attraction in Cochin, Bolgatty Palace is a Dutch palace located on the scenic Bolgatty island. Presently the palace is being used as a hotel set amidst lush tropical greenery.

Chinese Fishing Nets:

The only one of its kind in India, the Chinese Fishing Nets are believed to have been erected between 1350 and 1450 AD by traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan.

Santa Cruz Basilica:

This church was originally built by the Portuguese, and was later recognized as a cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558. After the British demolished the original building in 1795, a new building was commissioned, to be further proclaimed as a Basilca which was proclaimed as a Basilica in 1984 by Pope John Paul II.

Nearest Visiting places

Willington Island:

It is Formed from the sand deposited when Cochin Port was deepened, Willington Island has a naval base, a railway terminus, a port, and customs offices.

Malayatoor:

Malayatoor is famous for the Catholic Church built on the 609 m high Malayatoor hill. This hill is dedicated to St. Thomas. Thousands of devotees visit this shrine to participate in the annual festival of Malayatoor Perunnal, in the month of March. St. Thomas is believed to have prayed at this shrine.

Bhoothathankettu:

Bhoothathankettu is a place situated in a vast virgin forest. This mythologically popular picnic spot lies close to the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Thattekkadu. Two of the main irrigation projects of Ernakulam district - the Periyar Valley Irrigation Project and the Idamalayar Irrigation Project are also located nearby.

Hill Palace Museum, Thripunithura

This is now the largest archaeological museum in Kerala and is the official residence of the Kochi royal family. The complex is a reflection of traditional architectural style of Kerala. Full-fledged ethno-archaeological articles and artifacts belonging to the Kochi royal family are all a luxury that the visitors to the place get to relish. In addition there are numerous species of flora including rare medicinal plants around the area.

Kodanad:

It is one of the largest elephant training centres of South India. The beautiful river Periyar flows in the north of this place. The elephants are mainly trained for Safari. There is also a small zoo here.

Willington Island:

This is artificial island named after Lord Willingdon, and a British viceroy to India is surrounded by beautiful, calm and serene backwaters. This sweet getaway was created from the soil obtained while deepening the docks at the Kochi harbor. This small piece of land is the headquarters of the Southern naval command and also an important trade center. Cruises along the gorgeous backwaters that surround the island are a luxury anyone would love to indulge in.

Kalady:

Situated on the banks of River Periyar, 45 km from Kochi is Kalady a pilgrim centre and the birth place of Adi Sankaracharya, the great Indian Philosopher of the 8th century AD. There are two shrines in memory of Adi Sankaracharya, one dedicated to him as Dakshinamurthy and the other to the goddess Sharada maintained by Sringeri Mutt. On the same premises there is also a spot (Brindavan) where Adi Sankaracharya`s mother Aryamba was cremated. In addition to it there is an ancient Shri Krishna Temple close by which was me family temple of Adi Sankaracharya.

Madhavan Nayar Foundation:

It is situated about 8 km from Ernakulam town at Edapally. It has life size figures revealing the historic episodes and events from the Neolithic to the neoteric era. The art gallery has 200 original paintings and sculptures, which are the works of the contemporary Indian artists. The light and sound shows with English and Malayalam commentaries attract a number of visitors.

Thattakkadu Bird Sanctuary:

This bird Sanctuary on the Kochi-Munnar road, about 20 km from Kothamangalam. This sanctuary is rightly named after its explorer Dr. Salim Ali, the renowned ornithologist. A variety of native birds like the Malabar grey-horn bill, the woodpecker, the parakeet etc can be seen here. The Ceylon frog-moth and rose-billed roller are among the rare birds found in this sanctuary. Various migrant birds also come here during the season.

Chendamangalam:

Chendamangalam is a rare geographical combination of three rivers, seven inlets, hillocks and vast expanses of green plains. The Paliam Palace, abode of the Paliath Achans, hereditary Prime Ministers to the erstwhile Maharajas of Kochi, represents the architectural splendour of Kerala.

Nearest Petrol Pump

Petrol Pump
NH 47A, Palarivattom
Ernakulam, Kerala.

Supplyco Petrol Bunk
Near Iac, D H Road
Ernakulam, Kerala 680016
Tel: 0484 2362852

BP Petrol Pump
NH 47A, Ernakulam, Kerala.

BP Petrol Pump
Kacheripady, Ernakulam
Kerala.

Reliance Auto LPG Station
Seaport Airport Road
Kakkanad, Ernakulam
Kerala.

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation

Hotel Le Meridian Cochin
Hotel Le Meridian, Maradu
Kochi, Kerala, India.

Hotel Taj Residency
Marine Drive, Ernakulam
Kerala, India.

Hotel Arches
Rose St, Fort Kochi
Kerala
Tel: 0484 2215050

The Old Courtyard Hotel
Princess St, Fort Kochi
Kerala 682001
Tel:0484 2216302

Serena Spa Koder House
Tower Rd, Kunnumupuram, Cochin
Kerala 682001
Tel:0484 2218485

Chiramel Home Stay
Fort Cochin, 1/296, Lilly street
Cochin
Kerala 68200
Tel: 09447818930

Hotel Park Avenue
Princess St, Fort Kochi
Kerala
Tel:0484 2216670

Casa Mia Homestay
Pattalam Rd, Fort Kochi
Kerala 682001
Tel:0484 2215068

Holidays in Fort Cochin
Fort Cochin, Cochin
Kerala 682001
Tel:09895758992.

Help Line/Phone Number

Police Station:

Tripunithura Police Station
Tripunithura, Ernakulam,Kerala.

ET North Police Station
Ernakulam, Kerala.

Police Station Edappally
Ernakulam, Kerala.

Hill palace police station
Ernakulam, Kerala.

Nearest Hospital:

Sevana Medineeds Pvt Ltd.
Kizakkambalam, Ernakulam (Dist)
Kochi, Kerala 683562
Tel: 0484 2680029.

Al Shifa Super Speciality Hospital For Piles
Near Ksrtc, Rajaji Road
Ernakulam, Kerala 680035
Tel: 0484 2363777.

Chaithanya Eye Hospital
Near Sree Krishna Temple
Ravipuram Road
Ernakulam, Kerala 680016
Tel: 0484 2357135

Gyno Speciality Hospital
Internatioal Airport Junction, Athani
Ernakulam, Kerala 680585
Tel: 0484 2475031.

Nairs Hospital
Nairs Hospital, N H Bypass
Ernakulam, Kerala 682304
Tel: 0484 2302666.

Vijaya Insitute Of Medical Sciences
Kamadhenu Apartments,
Kaloor Road, Kadavanthara
Kochi, Kerala 682020
Tel: 0484 2205261.

Link:

http://smartkochi.blogspot.com/2007/10/pierce-leslie-bungalow.html
http://keralatourismblogs.blogspot.com/2009/06/pierce-leslie-bungalow.html
http://spiritualtourism.blogspot.com/2006/11/tourism-kochi-ii.html
http://tourismstoindia4all.blogspot.com/2009/06/pierce-leslie-bungalow.html

Location info

• Address: Ernakulam(kochi), Kerala, India.

• District: Ernakulam district.

• Nearest City: Kalady, Angamally, Edapally.

• Best time to visit: August to March.

Climate & weather

The climate of Ernakulam is tropical and average maximum temperature of 36°C in summer and minimum 18.0°C.

Things to do at Pierce Leslie Bungalow

Sightseeing are wood panels that form the roof of the ground floor, arched doorways, carved doors and sprawling rooms and also
visit fort Kochi beach which is nearer to this Banglow.

Mobile network coverage

Airtel, Jio, BSNL, and Vi all provide coverage across Kerala. 4G is reliable in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and along the coastal belt. Coverage may be weaker in remote sections of the Western Ghats, deep forest reserves, and certain backwater stretches. Most hotels, houseboats, and cafes in tourist areas offer free Wi-Fi.

Food & restaurants nearby

Food options are available in the nearest town. Kerala cuisine — fish curry, appam with stew, puttu, and Kerala sadhya — is widely available and famously delicious.

Accessibility

Accessibility information is not currently available for this site. Contact the venue directly or check with your accommodation for the latest accessibility details.

Rules & restrictions

Standard visitor rules apply. Check locally for any specific restrictions at this site.

Best photography spots

The best photography spots are typically during the golden hours (early morning and late afternoon). Scout the location first to identify the best angles, and consider the direction of light at different times of day.